The Complete Krondor's Sons 2-Book Collection: Prince of the Blood, The King's Buccaneer

Krondor's Sons #1-2

by Raymond E. Feist

Return to a world of magic and adventure from best selling author Raymond E. Feist. This bundle includes the complete Krondor Sons series.

The bundle includes: Prince of the Blood (1), The King’s Buccaneer (2).

Set between the rift wars, these two novels explore Midkemia beyond the borders of the Kingdom of the Isles.

Prince of Blood is set twenty years after the events in The Riftwar Saga, and follows the adventures that erupt when a group of powerful nobles attempt to overthrow the Empress of Kesh. In the centre of the conflict are the two princes of Krondor – Borric and Erland.

In The King’s Buccaneer, Prince Nicholas and Squire Harry set sail to visit Martin in Crydee. However, shortly after their arrival, Crydee is brutally attacked. With the castle reduced to ruins, the townspeople slaughtered, and two young noblewomen – friends of Nicholas – abducted, the two young men must venture further from the familiar landmarks of their home than ever before.

While in pursuit of the invaders, Nicholas learns that there is even more at stake than the fate of his friends…

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Magic

1095 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Raymond E. Feist was born Raymond E. Gonzales III, but took his adoptive step-father's surname when his mother remarried Felix E. Feist. He graduated with a B.A. in Communication Arts with Honors in 1977 from the University of California at San Diego. During that year Feist had some ideas for a novel about a boy who would be a magician. He wrote the novel two years later, and it was published in 1982 by Doubleday. Feist currently lives in San Diego with his children, where he collects fine wine, DVDs, and books on a variety of topics of personal interest: wine, biographies, history, and, especially, the history of American Professional Football.

Reviews

[Emiliya Bozhilova]

Героите вече са зрели хора, поколенията започват да се сменят и идва ред на следващите по веригата да поемат на път. Старите герои все още се навъртат активно наоколо, появяват се нови загадки, кипват нови битки със стари врагове, светът отново трябва да се спасява, и второстепенни герои от предишните книги претърпяват неочаквано развитие, ставайки главни.

Фийст ми е в графата cozy fantasy, защото винаги следва утвърдена схема, но смесва много увлекателно основните съставки и клишета. Иначе строго погледнато - не е чак толкова уютно, липсват камини, барчета, латета и глупави “смешки” за 13 годишни - което е прекрасно! Защото 13 годишните никога няма да ги харесат, те са предназначени единствено за свръхстресирани възрастни, устремени към порозовена и фашливо сантиментална представа за “уют”.

Фийст, за щастие, е доста старомоден и за него действието е с предимство пред сладкарските изпарения.

[Васил Янчевски]

Честно казано, това ми беше най-скучната книга от поредицата.

От Принц на кръвта не получих онова фентъзи, което го имаше в първите две книги. Сюжетът се въртеше повече около политически интриги.

За Кралският корсар - стори ми се доста наивно как дворцовия хлапак Николас (най-малкият син на принца на Крондор, Арута) става безгрешен водач, капитан и спасител.

Заради последния том, давам цялостна оценка на поредицата от 4 звезди.

[Jenni]

Magician was my first paranormal fantasy read. I fell in love instantly and the rest as they say is history. I have each and every book in this series and they are so old the pages are yellow but that doesn't stop me from re reading them all the time.

Raymond E Feist is an author like no other.

Do yourself a favour and get stuck into this series now. You will love the many other characters.

[Dimitar Sredkov]

...и такаа....сагата приключи (съзнателно и подсъзнателно се радвам, че е така).

"Принц на кръвта" - По-безсмислена книга от поредица не бях срещал (ама наистина никога!!!). "Two spoiled little sh**s" се превръщат в героите на своето време и спасяват света от война. Имах чувството, че чета някакъв "медиивъл" разказ за интриги и конспирации, с почти никаква връзка със Сагата. Добре, че се появиха героите Накор и Гуда, че да внесат искрица цвят в.....това нещо, наречено "книга N:5". Писано насила и "изсмукано от пръстите". Абсолютна 1* (дори това е много).
"Кралският Корсар" - пиратско приключение с щипка фентъзи за лек привкус. Като че ли ми беше интересна на моменти (...но редки моменти). Куцото изтърсаче-принц се превръща във велик войн, предводач, капитан на кораб и повежда малка армия на спасителна операция до другия край на света. Избива лошите, проваля плановете им, прибира красавицата и заживели happily ever after. Да речем 2*.
Та....на изпроводяк - официално приключвам с творчеството на Реймънд Фийст.

[Awhi]

great read

I’ve read all Raymond’s books published to this point. Definitely putting this series up there! I originally thought after following so many ConDoin’s stories that these ones would be slightly dull but they both read better then some of his other books

[Andrew Wild-Woods]

A fine pair of books

Very glad to return to Midkemia and to re-read this pair of stories that expand the reader's knowledge of the wider areas around the Kingdom of The Isles. Three sons of Arutha find themselves in very foreign places with tasks ahead of them. Well-written, enjoyable stories

[Marshall Hughes]

Presented as one novel on Kindle, they are two separate books.

Prince of the Blood is okay. It's one to read as it advances the narrative, and introduces Nakor The Blue Rider who is a fascinating character.

The King's Buccaneer, on the other hand, is an absolute cracker.

A sweeping tale that really opens up Midkemia. Calis is another great character, but there really are no weak players.

[neil johnston]

Well written

Written with guests usual style looking forward to reading more of his books although I have already read the serpent war books 20 years ago I think I'll be buying them again in ebook form.

[Iain Cameron]

Excellent!!!

Since revisiting the Feist saga of books I have been amazed at how he das created and developed characters with a thread throughout all the books so far. This series of two books kept the theme going!!!!

[Mr Frank Reynolds]

Third time and still couldn't put it down

Timeless classic, old and new characters who bring you on a journey that make you feel your there beside them.

[Slavi Slavov]

Единствената причина да дам 4 звезди е отворения незавършен край

[Sean Nolan]

Great read

[R A Allen]

Gripping

Loved it from the beginning to the end. Couldn't out it down. Interesting characters and good plot lines. Satisfying ending.

[Miriam]

Enjoyable summer read. Not as good as the previous series I've read by Fiest but still great.

[Pshemislav]

The best book of the saga!

[Blake]

(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I completely change my mind on a series, so want to change my scoring down a lot. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)

4.75*

Finally getting around to actually saying something to go with 5 star ratings!

First time read the author's work?: No

Will you be reading more?: Yes

Would you recommend?: Yes


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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)

All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked

Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)

[Angela Green]

As much a page turner as if it was a real book!

I was suggested these books by my brother and I was hooked within the first chapter of Magician. I'll ceetsainly be investing in the next saga.

[Aileen (Ailz) Grist]

A fine pair of books

A really good follow up to the Riftwar Saga. Arutha's sons turn into men through hardships and having to learn how to command - and be obeyed